Devin Kelly is a freelance percussionist based in Buffalo, New York. A native of Ithaca, New York and graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Mr. Kelly has shared the stage with Clark Terry, Bob Brookmeyer, Barry Harris, Gary Foster, Bob Sheppard, Bill Cunliffe, Bobby Militello, Peter Bernstein, Larry Koonse, Mark Soskin, Stacy Rowles, Sam Most, John Campbell, Julie Kelly, Judy Wexler and many other jazz luminaries. Notable performance venues include The Blue Note NYC, Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, as well as the Rochester, San Jose, Lewiston and Dubai Jazz Festivals.
In addition to playing jazz, Devin works as a studio percussionist for Sonicsmiths & Cinesamples, sampling software companies based in Los Angeles & New York City. Many leading television, film and video game composers use their products.
Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Buffalo
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
M.M. Eastman School of Music: Jazz and Contemporary Music
B.A. SUNY Geneseo: Percussion Performance